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Kitchen display system 5 min read

Troubleshoot KDS sync, sound, and order visibility

Use a fast triage order for missing tickets, silent devices, scheduled orders, and screens that do not match each other.

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Routes and transfers 5 min read

Plan and optimize delivery routes

Build one route plan for a day and fulfillment location, add stops when needed, and optimize the stop order for drivers and loaders.

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Kitchen display system 4 min read

Use KDS during service

Read the live queue, mark line items complete, clear finished tickets, and know where scheduled orders and chime controls live.

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Schedule and time 4 min read

Use the shared timeclock every day

Walk up to the shared device, tap your card, clock in or out, and know what to do if the screen is offline or looks wrong.

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Routes and transfers 4 min read

Pick orders in route order

Use the picker to follow the saved route sequence, open each stop’s fulfillment screen, and keep loading work lined up with the driver plan.

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Accounting integrations 4 min read

Map Stripe payouts and fees to the right accounts

Use Stripe mapping to keep payouts, fees, and clearing balances pointed at the right accounts before you import real history.

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Payroll and tax 6 min read

Run payroll and choose payout methods

Create a payroll run, review timecards and wages, and choose whether each employee is paid by direct deposit or a manual payout.

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Accounting reports 5 min read

Read profit and loss, balance sheet, and account transaction reports

Use the core accounting reports together so month-end review stays broad enough to catch real problems without losing detail when you need it.

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Kitchen display system 5 min read

Set up a kitchen display screen

Generate a setup code, register the tablet or phone, and choose the device settings that matter before service starts.

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Accounting 5 min read

Set up chart of accounts, tax components, and sales channels

Build the accounting base first so sales, payouts, tax, and receivables can post to the right places.

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Schedule and time 4 min read

Submit and approve leave requests

Use one leave page for the full time-off flow: submit requests, track status, and approve or deny requests for your team.

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Integrations and automation 4 min read

Map Square sales and payouts to the right accounts

Use Square mapping to send sales, fees, and payouts into the right accounts so reconciliation and reporting stay clean.

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Accounting 5 min read

Record journals, sales, payouts, and memorized transactions

Choose the right accounting workflow for each entry, keep transactions balanced, and save recurring work as memorized templates.

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Schedule and time 6 min read

Set up the timeclock and install it as an app

Create a setup code in the admin app, install the timeclock on a tablet or phone, and register the device.

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Payroll and tax 6 min read

Generate forms, record tax payments, and deliver W-2s

Use Tax Center for payroll forms and deposit tracking, then make employee W-2 access part of your year-end routine.

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Production and inventory 5 min read

Create recipes that cost and sell correctly

Build recipes with clear names, units, and sellable sizes so costing, production, and wholesale all stay in sync.

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Customers and growth 4 min read

Connect Google Business profile locations

Use the Google Business area to connect locations cleanly before hours, insights, and reviews depend on the link.

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Accounting 4 min read

Import bank activity and review bank feeds

Connect or review the bank feed, inspect one account at a time, and fix bad ledger entries before reconciliation starts.

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Schedule and time 5 min read

Review timecards and fix missed punches

Use Weekly Timecards to scan for open punches, compare scheduled vs actual hours, and correct obvious errors before payroll.

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Payroll self-service 5 min read

Update your tax profile and W-2 delivery preferences

Use the My Account taxes tab to update withholding details, set the effective date, and choose whether W-2 copies can be delivered electronically.

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Getting started 4 min read

Create your company and first location

Use the public onboarding page to create your workspace, add your first location, and land in the dashboard ready for setup.

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Production and inventory 6 min read

Set up inventory depletion and Square mapping

Map Square items to recipes, test the sync in dry-run mode, and review depletion results before you let inventory write automatically.

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Wholesale follow-up 4 min read

Review and update wholesale email automations

Use wholesale automations to control follow-up timing, linked surveys, and email copy without losing track of which trigger runs each message.

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Getting started 4 min read

Use the onboarding checklist and welcome modal

See what the first-login welcome modal does, when to use demo mode, and how the shared company checklist helps your team finish setup.

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